Manager, Grants

Description

Job Description

Position: Grants Manager

Term: Full-time, Exempt

Pay: $75,000 - $85,000  health insurance, paid time off, and other benefits

Location: Hybrid - Preferred location: San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR or Austin, TX

Reports To: Director, Development

Direct Reports: None

Updated: December 26, 2024

Organization Description:

Urban Alchemy hires individuals who were once incarcerated and trains them to transform people and places through love and respect. We provide services that heal communities challenged by the intersection of extreme poverty, mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. When individuals are suffering in our public spaces, Urban Alchemy offers solutions. When a neighborhood, street, or intersection earns a reputation as a place to avoid, we turn it around. Urban Alchemy staff, known as Practitioners, create a peaceful and supportive presence, helping our communities rebuild a sense of pride one person at a time. Urban Alchemy is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018. We quickly grew from a small program in San Francisco to a thriving social enterprise with over 1,300 staff. We currently have operations in California, Alabama, Oregon, and Texas and continue to expand nationally. Over 95% of Urban Alchemy employees, including leadership, experienced incarceration and/or homelessness. For more information visit our website.

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager at Urban Alchemy is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of grants, including identification of funding opportunities, application development, grant compliance, reporting, and relationship management. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and analytical skills, capable of collaborating with internal teams and external partners to secure and manage funding that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals.

Position Duties and Responsibilities: 

Position Specific:

1. Grant Strategy and Development:
   1. Research and identify prospective funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other sources.
   2. Develop and implement a comprehensive grants strategy to align with organizational priorities.
   3. Work collaboratively with leadership and program staff to craft compelling proposals tailored to funder requirements.
2. Grant Application Management:
   1. Coordinate and manage the grant application process, including drafting, editing, and submitting proposals and budgets.
   2. Ensure applications meet funder guidelines, deadlines, and submission requirements.
   3. Maintain accurate records of all applications, submissions, and outcomes.
3. Grant Compliance and Monitoring:
   1. Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting.
   2. Develop systems and processes to track deliverables, deadlines, and financial expenditures.
   3. Conduct regular reviews of grant-funded projects to ensure alignment with funding objectives.
4. Reporting and Communication:
   1. Prepare and submit timely progress reports, financial updates, and final reports to funders.
   2. Communicate effectively with funders, partners, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships.
   3. Address funder queries and provide updates on the status of grants as needed.
5. Capacity Building and Collaboration:
   1. Engage and coordinate contract grant writers as appropriate
   2. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.
   3. Stay updated on best practices and trends in grant management and funding opportunities.

General:

• Treat all Urban Alchemy guests, staff, and stakeholders with unwavering compassion and respect
• Utilize emotional intelligence to build meaningful connections and engage effectively with others
• Follow established procedures to maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, as well as Urban Alchemy's policies
• Participate in orientation and any additional training required by Urban Alchemy or its funders
• Adhere to all Urban Alchemy policies and procedures consistently
• Consistently wear Urban Alchemy-branded tops or other provided gear while on duty, as required
• Take on additional duties as assigned by your direct supervisor

Position Requirements:

Position Specific:

• 3–5 years of experience in grant writing, grant management, or a related role.
• Proven track record of securing and managing grants from diverse sources.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with grant management software, databases, and tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

General:

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for Urban Alchemy's mission, values, and innovative model
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value collaboration
• Adapt effectively to dynamic and evolving work conditions
• Exhibit compassion and respect when engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Approach challenging circumstances with resilience, particularly when supporting individuals facing poverty, mental health challenges, addiction, or homelessness
• Meet and maintain background clearance requirements in alignment with Urban Alchemy's policies

Statement of Non-discrimination:

Urban Alchemy shares a special bond with society’s most vulnerable because we see ourselves in their struggle. When doing our work, we recognize the humanity in those who are struggling and treat them how we once wished others had treated us. People who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness and/or come from marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply because we believe they have unique skills and abilities to engage with people who are struggling. Urban Alchemy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Urban Alchemy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

How to Apply:

If you have questions, please email hr@urban-alchemy.us and indicate the position you are interested in. You can apply for this position by visiting: https://www.paycomonline.net. 

Qualifications

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000